An appearance by Commonwealth games gold medal winner Adam Whitehead was one of the highlights of the Foleshill Festival inter-school sports day.

The international swimmer dropped in at Edgwick Park, Foleshill Road, Coventry, to help present trophies to the winning teams. He also helped present medals to all of the 300 10 and 11-year-olds from the primary schools involved - Edgwick, Longford Park, Little Heath, John Gulson, Joseph Cash and Stanton Bridge.

The sun shone and the park echoed with excited shouts of the children who played volleyball, cricket, rounders and football.

The day was run by 10 staff from Coventry City Council's sports development team.

Shaun Stamper, 11, of Longford Park School, said: "I like volleyball, rounders and football. It's better than being at home watching TV."

Ruqaiyah Sheik, aged 11, from John Gulson School said: "I like rounders best."

Each child who took part had a medal, thanks to backing from Coventry company NP Aerospace.

The winning teams received trophies donated by Powergen, goody bags were donated by Exel Safeway and transport to the event was provided by Travel Coventry. ..SUPL: